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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.24 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.24 and 211.56 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.24 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.24 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.24 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 110,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,485.09/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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